Sri Lanka Name Squad for Pakistan Test Series

WicketPulse · 2026-10-13 · Original automated news brief

Sri Lanka have selected a 15-player squad for their upcoming two-Test series against Pakistan. Kusal Mendis will serve as captain for both fixtures, which are scheduled to take place in Rawalpindi and Lahore. Pathum Nissanka is part of the touring party but is yet to confirm his availability for the first Test. The series forms part of the ongoing ICC World Test Championship cycle.

The squad includes Kusal Mendis as captain, along with experienced players such as Dinesh Chandimal and Dhananjaya De Silva. Other members include Kamindu Mendis, Prabath Jayasuriya, and Lahiru Kumara. The team will travel to Pakistan in November for the matches, which are set to be the first Tests of the series.

Based on verified source reporting. Source: ICC ↗ · Source published 2026-10-13